CFA Institute affiliation

Our Finance program is now officially affiliated with the CFA Institute!

The university's Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) (Finance major) became an official Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)-affiliated program in September 2017.

Our Finance program, which prepares graduates for an exciting and successful career in the financial services industry, provides a strong base for students interested in pursuing the CFA designation. Through our commitment to best professional and ethical practices, our graduates have the tools necessary to succeed and thrive in their careers.

The program met a number of criteria to be eligible for CFA affiliation, such as covering at least 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge in the curriculum and promoting ethics-based investment education.

We have mapped the BComm (Finance major) to the CFA curriculum. Please consult your student advisors for advice and suggestions regarding course choices that will help in CFA preparations.

Our students will benefit from access to the CFA program curriculum and sample exams, and CFA Institute publications.

Scholarships

Our university was granted seven Awareness Scholarships for the Level 1 exam annually, each valued at approximately US$1,000. Each scholarship waives the one-time CFA program enrollment fee (if applicable) and reduces the exam registration fee (including access to the curriculum eBook) to US$350.

To learn more about the scholarships and application process, interested students are encouraged to contact Karolina Krystyniak, PhD, Assistant Professor and CFA Principal Contact.

About CFA

The CFA Charter is the most reputable investment management designation across the globe. Becoming a charterholder demonstrates a commitment to the mastery of financial knowledge and integrity. It can provide a significant career and salary boost as it is recognized and respected by employers from a variety of fields. They perceive the CFA designation not only as an indication of investment management expertise, but also as a sign of perseverance, high motivation and commitment to ethical standards. CFA charterholders have access to amazing networking opportunities.

To become a CFA charterholder, a candidate must past three exams and acquire four years of professional work experience. Each exam requires approximately 300 hours of preparation. Learn more about the CFA Charter.

The university is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.